Basic first aid kit for horses

Basic first aid kit for horses

Health, Horses

First aid kits can be purchased from horse stores, but they can be pricey. A first aid kit can be easily compiled at minimal cost. It is a good idea to keep two first aid kits. One should be kept in the barn or tack room as the primary kit and should be easily...

Strongyloides (Threadworm) in horses

Health, Horses

Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feeding on the host animal. The horse is affected by many different...

Strongyles in horses

Health, Horses

Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feeding on the host animal. The horse is affected by many different...

Stomach bots in horses

Health, Horses

Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feeding on the host animal. The horse is affected by many different...
Wrap or Bandage the Forearm

Wrap or Bandage the Forearm

Health, Horses

Proper Way to Bandage the Forearm Wounds on a horse’s forearm are difficult to bandage because of the forearm’s shape. The tapering of the forearm will cause the bandage to slip off. Numbers correspond to leg drawings above. Note all hand positions. Make...